Emirates Economy Class, A380. EK18 Manchester- Dubai - EK 352 Dubai -Singapore. 2026
A Slow Journey from Manchester to Singapore 21 January 2026 This will be my first time flying with Emirates and aboard my favourite aircraft; the A380, since 2019. My last trip was before the pandemic, so it will be interesting to see the changes that have taken place since then. I’ll be flying economy class on EK 18 from Manchester to Dubai, followed by EK 352 from Dubai to Singapore. However, it won’t be a back-to-back journey. I’ve opted for a long layover in Dubai, allowing me to travel both legs during the day and avoid a night flight. I arrived at Manchester Airport the night before my flight and checked into the Radisson Manchester Airport. I was pleased with the quick and friendly check-in service. The room is spacious, very clean, and warm — much appreciated on this cold, damp evening in Manchester. 22 January 2026 Emirates now operates from Terminal 2 at Manchester Airport. Having checked in online, I headed straight to the bag drop, only to be directed back to t...